Defensive end Lavar Edwards became the eighth LSU player taken in the NFL draft when Tennessee took him in the fifth round. The Titans used the ninth pick and 142nd overall to get Edwards, who played four seasons for the Tigers.

Edwards selection tied the school record for most players drafted in one year, set in 1948. it's the most since Les Miles has been coach and the most since the NFL went to a seven round draft. LSU had seven players picked each in 2004 and 2006. All eight picks have been defensive players.

Edwards was technically the Tigers third defensive end behind Barkevious Mingo and Sam Montgomery but played a significant number of snaps in the rotation. He started six of 13 games last season and tied Mingo for the second most sacks with 4.5, behind Montgomery.

Strengths: Edwards excels in run coverage with the speed and lateral quickness to chase running backs to the sideline. He's not limited to outside speed moves in his pass rush. He was used up the middle on third-and-long situations and was successful with his power rush as well. He was versatile enough to play nose tackle in passing situations.

Weaknesses: Has no experience as an every-down player, playing as a third option behind Barkevious Mingo and Sam Montgomery. He can struggle at times to release from blockers, and his range of pass rush moves is not as impressive or effective as those who were favored above him. Due to his lack of exposure and experience as a full-time starter, it may be hard for teams to buy into his potential.

Stats: Edwards played in 13 games with six starts in 2012. He tallied 26 tackles with seven tackles for loss and 4.5 sacks. In four seasons at LSU, he totaled 96 total tackles, 17 for loss, and 10.5 sacks. -- Spencer Hutchinson